Florida, Number One

Florida ranks first in U.S. for attracting and developing skilled workforce

• Florida leads the nation in attracting and developing a skilled workforce, according to a survey by Lightcast.

• The Sunshine State outranked other states in education, job openings, and a high ratio of skilled job openings per capita.

• Rounding out the top 5: Texas, Idaho, Utah and Arizona. Notably, California ranked 48th, while New York ranked dead last at #50.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida ranking first in the U.S. confirms his administration’s commitment to an open economy, and its emphasis on training and developing workers with the technical skills and credentials.

“By keeping Florida free and open, we have created a positive economic environment and invested in our state’s workforce and communities,” DeSantis said, while also leading the U.S. “in net migration and talent attraction.” He said while “other states continue to struggle at the hands of poor leadership, people and businesses are flocking to Florida.”

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